23 Mar 2019

Five innovations that are changing the lives of rural India

In India, a majority of people in rural areas face various issues, ranging from a lack of access to basic facilities like clean drinking water and electricity to bad roads.

IPL 2019: CSK defeat RCB in opener- Here're records broken

Chennai Super Kings showed why there are a force to reckon with in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

'PM Narendra Modi': Here's why Javed Akhtar, Sameer were credited

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming biopic has been in the swirling vortex of controversy since inception.

BJP names Union Minister Uma Bharti as National Vice-President

Union Minister Uma Bharti, who earlier expressed unwillingness to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, has been appointed the National Vice-President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Five Indians to watch out for

The 12th edition of IPL has already started as the teams are all set for another grueling season.

Watch out! Invisible ads can consume your phone's battery, data

If your phone is eating a lot of battery or consuming too much data, there is a good chance that your device might be infected from certain hidden ads.

IPL 2019: Dream XI for Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals

The 12th edition of the IPL started on Saturday, as we look forward to another thrilling season.

#IPL2019: BSNL's prepaid plans offer more data, and cricket updates

As the Indian Premier League 2019 season kicks off today, BSNL has announced two new prepaid plans to attract cricket lovers in India.

#GamingBytes: Know Wraith, the Apex Legends ideal character for evasion

Each character in Apex Legends comes with distinct abilities, powers, and playing style.

Congress fields Digvijaya Singh from Bhopal, BJP's bastion since 1989

Reportedly, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh will contest from Bhopal in the upcoming elections. Bhopal has been BJP's bastion since decades as the saffron party hasn't lost parliamentary polls from there since 1989.

IPL 2019: List of injured players and their potential replacements

The 12th edition of the luxurious Indian Premier League (IPL) gets underway from today as the teams have their best players set for another thrilling season.

Shakti Kapoor opens up on Shraddha's wedding rumors with Rohan

Since Thursday evening, social media is abuzz with the wedding rumors of Street Dancer actress Shraddha Kapoor.

KKR vs SRH: How to pick the winning Dream XI?

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are all set to start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 campaign on Sunday, March 24.

What to expect from Apple's March 25th 'Show Time' event

On Monday, March 25, Apple will host a special event where it is likely to announce its long-awaited video streaming service.

#Elections2019: Congress, NCP finalize Lok Sabha seat-sharing pact in Maharashtra

The Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and a few other smaller political parties have sealed their seat-sharing arrangement in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Saturday.

Here's how you can reprint your Aadhaar card online

With so many government welfare-schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.

Soon, Windows 10 Calculator will have built-in graphing capabilities

Earlier this month, Microsoft made the iconic Windows Calculator an open-source project, calling on developers from different parts of the world to contribute useful features into the program.

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Akshay Kumar charging Rs. 90cr for 'The End' web series

Akshay Kumar is the man of the hour.

Malinga to retire from international cricket after WT20 in 2020

Sri Lanka's veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga has decided that he will retire from international cricket after the ICC World T20 next year.

Vivo V15 with 32MP selfie camera launched at Rs. 23,990

Vivo has introduced the much-awaited V15 in India at a price of Rs. 23,990.

Along with Amethi, Rahul Gandhi may also contest from Kerala

According to reports, Congress President Rahul Gandhi may contest polls from Kerala's Wayanad, the party's bastion in the southern state.

Meet these 5 UPSC CSE rankers who beat poverty

Conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Civil Services Examination (CSE), or the IAS exam, is one of the most coveted and challenging competitive exams.

Confirmed! Sara to romance Varun in 'Coolie No. 1' remake

Sara Ali Khan's career is certainly on a roll after the massive success of her debut Kedarnath and her second release Simmba in 2018.

CSK vs RCB: Key battles to watch out for

The 12th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off with the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai tonight at 8 PM.

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JEE Main 2019 admit cards released: Here's how to download

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main.

Amazon's Apple Fest: Deals on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and more

Amazon's Apple Fest sale is currently live in India with great deals available on popular Apple products.

From Shotgun to turncoat: Shatrughan Sinha doesn't have many options

When he was an actor, Shatrughan Sinha played the bad boy everyone feared. So when he took the political plunge, he retained the fearlessness of his on-screen characters.

Priyanka Chopra's polka dot dress price will leave you shocked

When it comes to the ultimate fashionistas of Bollywood, there's one name we just can't miss - Priyanka Chopra.

#HealthBytes: Top 6 healthy veggies and fruits for flawless skin

Everyone wants clear, glowing, and beautiful-looking skin.

"Congress" dropped from Mamata Banerjee's party logo, it's "Trinamool" now

Mamata Banerjee's party will be known as Trinamool, henceforth, after the party dropped "Congress" from its logo.

Mueller concludes Russia probe, submits report to US Attorney General

Special counsel Robert Mueller has submitted the much-awaited probe report to US Attorney General William Barr on alleged collusion between Russia and US President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, ending an investigation that has cast a shadow over the Trump presidency for nearly two years.

Microsoft's 'Clippy' Office assistant resurrected, then killed

Back in the day, when Microsoft Office wasn't really popular, it had an animated assistant called Clippy.

Is Uday Chopra battling depression? His tweets indicate so

Bollywood actor Uday Chopra, who is known for his role in Yash Raj Films' Dhoom series, has been missing from the limelight for a while now.

Miami Open: Thiem knocked out, other top stars progress

Dominic Thiem, who beat Roger Federer recently to win the Indian Wells title, got knocked out by Polish 22-year-old Hubert Hurkacz in the second round of the Miami Open.

Now, get JioSaavn Pro for a year at Rs. 299

India's leading music streaming platform JioSaavn is offering its annual 'Pro' subscription plan at a massive 75% discount.

Australia beat Pakistan in first ODI: Here're the records broken

Australia have hit form at the right time as they continued their march in ODIs.

BJP drops Shatrughan Sinha from Patna Sahib, Prasad replaces him

For upcoming Lok Sabha elections, BJP dropped Shatrughan Sinha from Patna Sahib and gave the seat to Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

On her birthday, Kangana announces her next, a Jayalalithaa biopic

After basking in the tremendous success of her period film, Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, Kangana Ranaut finally announced her next project.

Bike-borne men rob businessman of Rs. 1.4cr in Rani Bagh

A businessman was allegedly robbed of Rs. 1.4 crore at gunpoint by bike-borne men after intercepting his car in outer Delhi's Rani Bagh area, police said yesterday.

BJP releases second list of candidates, Sambit Patra gets Puri

The Bharatiya Janata Party released its second list of candidates for upcoming Lok Sabha elections late on Friday night.

You can play PUBG only for 6 hours/day: Here's why

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), the famous battle royale game that has sparked a wave of fan following in India, appears to be getting daily usage restrictions.

Young mom kills 16-day-old daughter in central Mumbai, arrested

A 25-year-old woman was arrested yesterday evening for allegedly killing her 16-day-old daughter in Mumbai, police said.

IPL 2019: Five RCB players to watch out for

The IPL 2019 is all set to get underway from today as the fans would witness another thriller.

Modi messaged me, says Imran Khan on Pakistan Day's eve

Days after India and Pakistan witnessed worst escalation since 1999 Kargil war, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted on Friday that he received a message from his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the eve of Pakistan Day.

#Elections2019: Didn't register as voter? You might still have chance

India is the world's largest democracy where "voting" is crucial in shaping the country's destiny.

Indians 'buying' green cards increased by 300% in 2 years

In an enormous leap, the number of Indians issued EB-5 visas in the US has gone up by three times in the last two years.

How Hotstar's Rs. 365 worth VIP subscription compares with competitors

In a bid to attract more customers under its growing streaming platform, Hotstar has announced a new, affordable annual subscription plan.

Akshay's 'Kesari' creates new box office records on first day

This Holi, the box office turned Kesari, courtesy Akshay Kumar's recent release.

After Bihar, Mizoram to become dry state from April 1

Mizoram, the hill state, is again going to be a dry state from April 1, 2019.

22 Mar 2019

Test cricket might see new type of jersey: Details here

The longest format of cricket has taken a hit, in terms of popularity, ever since the arrival of T20s.

J&K: Separatist leader Yasin Malik's JKLF banned under anti-terror law

The Center has banned Jammu & Kashmir separatist leader Yasin Malik-led outfit, Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), under the anti-terror law.

#ComicBytes: Know the strongest superhero teams ever formed

As individuals, superheroes can always save the day and be a beacon of hope for millions.

Confirmed: Disha Vakani to be replaced on 'TMKOC' next month

Ever since Disha Vakani aka Dayaben exited Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, fans have been eagerly waiting for her return.

CBSE releases list of 113 courses to pursue after Class-12

In a student-friendly initiative, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently released a list of courses, which students can pursue after Class 12.

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Pro-wrestling: The five strangest endings in the history of wrestling

WWE or any other professional wrestling company books its matches in a manner which makes the ending interesting as well as dramatic.

#KasautiiZindagiiKay: Erica opens up on her cat-fight with Hina

Ekta Kapoor's Kasautii Zindagii Kay has been in the headlines for several reasons these days.

CSK vs RCB: How to pick the winning Fantasy XI?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 season is all set to start from March 23 onwards.

CSK vs RCB: Match preview, TV listing, stats and more

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 season is finally here and defending champions Chennai Super Kings will be up against Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number one.

New ransomware locks PCs until PewDiePie gets 100 million subscribers

PewDiePie fans are taking his 'battle of subscribers' against T-Series way too seriously.

#OlaCabs banned for six months in Karnataka: Here's why

App-based cab service provider Ola Cabs has been banned from operating in Karnataka for six months by the state government.

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KJo clarifies on 'Kesari' v/s 'Zero' tweet after #ShameOnKaranJohar trends

Filmmaker Karan Johar is the favorite target of social media trolls.

Poll road comes to an end for BJP stalwart Advani

With the release of its first list of candidates for upcoming Lok Sabha elections, BJP drew curtains on Lal Krishna Advani's poll journey.

Bihar's grand-alliance: Congress settles for 9 seats, RJD gets 20

After weeks of conversations, the grand alliance in Bihar revealed the seat-sharing arrangement for upcoming general elections on Friday.

Link your Aadhaar with PAN today: Income Tax Department

The Income Tax Department has again urged all taxpayers to immediately link their Aadhaar with PAN.

After production, Salman to wear director's cap? Here's the truth

Salman Khan is undoubtedly one among the noted actors and producers in Bollywood.

'Chuddies,' Indian word for underwear, gets added in Oxford dictionary

'Chuddies', meaning underpants, is the latest addition to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).

How to save photos online without using too much data

With cloud storage services, we all got a way to save our phones' precious storage without deleting the memories of our loved ones.

Five women who beat all odds to crack UPSC CSE

The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the UPSC every year is one of the most challenging competitive exams.

IPL: Comparing the captaincy of MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli

The 12th edition of the IPL gets underway from Saturday, with the opener between holders Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Did Sushant Singh Rajput call it quits with Sara?

When Sara Ali Khan made her debut with Kedarnath opposite Sushant Singh Rajput, she became the talk of the town in no time.

Miami Open: Venus through to second round, Andreescu wins

Veteran women's singles tennis star Venus Williams showed her mental strength after pulling off a challenging victory against Dalila Jakupovic at the WTA Miami Open.

Google's first AI-powered doodle lets you play music

Google is celebrating the birth anniversary of legendary composer and musician of the 18th century Johann Sebastian Bach.

#GamingBytes: Know how PUBG Mobile is celebrating its first anniversary

The new season of PUBG has hit the stores and it brings a lot of changes and improvements to the game.

China's residential hub gets first-of-its-kind, high-tech 'robot watchman'

A residential community in China's capital Beijing has adopted a first-of-its-kind "robot watchman" that integrates facial recognition, man-machine communication, and infrared thermal imagery, replacing human night patrol.

UN rights body grants Sri Lanka war crimes probe extension

The UN Human Rights Council yesterday approved giving Sri Lanka two more years to set up a credible war crimes investigation into the island nation's brutal civil war.

Pakistan to receive $2 billion loan from China by Monday

Cash-strapped Pakistan will receive over $2 billion loan from its "all-weather" ally China by Monday to provide a boost to its ailing economy, the former's Finance Ministry has announced.

BS Yeddyurappa bribed top BJP leaders, Lokpal should investigate: Congress

Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala accused top leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party of taking a bribe to the tune of Rs. 1,800 crore from former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa.

TamilRockers at it again! Leak Akshay's 'Kesari' in HD quality

Akshay Kumar was beaming with pride after his recent release Kesari opened to rave reviews from audience and critics.

#HealthBytes: 5 breathing exercises to improve focus, mindfulness

With increasingly packed-up schedules, it is becoming difficult to maintain focus on the job at hand.

Nokia phones caught sending sensitive customer information to China

HMD Global, the company that owns the Nokia brand, has been accused of sending sensitive customer information from its devices to China.

Confirmed! Salman Khan's 'Dabangg 3' to release in December 2019

For months there has been a buzz about the third installment of the popular Dabangg franchise.

IPL 2019 not to be telecast in Pakistan: Know why

Pakistan will not be broadcasting the upcoming 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting March 23 in Chennai.

Sajjad Khan, JeM terrorist and Pulwama attack mastermind's aide, arrested

Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Sajjad Khan, believed to be a close aide of Pulwama attack mastermind Mudassir Ahmed Khan, was arrested by special cell of Delhi police on Thursday night.

Want free VPN services? Download Opera for Android

Free internet access can be a major problem, especially with the risk of ISPs, governments, or third parties tracking web activity.

Fertilizer factory explosion in China leaves 47 dead, 640 injured

An explosion at an industrial park in eastern China left 47 dead and over 600 injured yesterday.

Chennai Super Kings felicitate Dhoni, Raina and Fleming: Details here

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings went on to felicitate three of their old guards ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 season.

Ahead of national elections, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir joins BJP

Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who was part of India's World Cup-winning squad, joined BJP on Friday in the presence of Union Ministers Arun Jaitley and Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Wrong to attack Pakistan after Pulwama: Congress' Sam Pitroda

In what is sure to spark a controversy this election season, Congress President Rahul Gandhi's aide Sam Pitroda on Friday said incidents like Pulwama happened quite often, and it was wrong to attack Pakistan for that.

#NewsBytesExclusive: Amol Parashar on 'Tripling', Chitvan, future projects and more

With the recent explosion of digital media space, many talented actors got a taste of limelight. One such actor is the dazzling Amol Parashar.

Now, Netflix is testing Rs. 250 mobile-only plan in India

In a major move to expand its user base, popular streaming platform Netflix has started testing a low-cost subscription plan in the Indian market.

Iraq ferry sinks, almost 100 dead on spring holiday trip

Almost 100 people, mostly women, and children, died as a ferry packed with families celebrating Kurdish New Year sank in a swollen river in the former jihadist stronghold of Mosul.

In Amethi, it's Smriti Irani v/s Rahul Gandhi again

In what serves as a reminder of last general elections, Union Minister Smriti Irani will take on Congress President Rahul Gandhi for the second time in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Facebook reveals employees had access to millions of user passwords

Despite all the promises of privacy, Facebook is falling apart piece by piece.

#ComicBytes: The most powerful magic users in Marvel Universe

Most superheroes get their power from the following sources, science experiments gone wrong, cosmic sources and magical or mystical arts.

Five start-ups that are changing the lives of rural India

India has become one of the fastest growing start-up hubs in the world in recent years. There are tens and thousands of start-ups in the country across various sectors, including technology, media, healthcare, and financial technology, business services among others.

Huawei P30 Pro's specifications and price leaked in Amazon listing

Huawei is working to launch its P30 series of smartphones on March 26 at an event in Paris.

A look at Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians IPL rivalry

As the IPL 2019 gets underway from Saturday, the teams gear up to face off against their fierce rivals.

Google Photos' bug exposed location histories: Here's how

Google's cloud-based Photos service was marred by a bug, a vulnerability that opened gates for attackers to approximate location of images stored in an account.

Bareilly man sets up 'PadBank,' distributes sanitary napkins for free

Despite being a completely natural biological process, menstruation is often brushed off as a taboo topic in the Indian society, particularly among the uneducated rural masses.